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Introduction to Maya - Modeling Fundamentals Vol 1

This course will look at the fundamentals of modeling in Maya with an emphasis on creating good topology. We'll look at what makes a good model in Maya and why objects are modeled in the way they are.

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passing variables to a proc

I'm trying to pass the objectname of the radioButtonGrp to the myProc procedure. But I keep getting an error that $rButton is an undeclared variable....

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by nspiratn

02-11-2003|12:41 PM

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Extrude scale varience

I'm trying to make an extrude have varying widths without having to use lofting. Basically I've made these veins, and I created a cirle and a path...

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by Dann

24-10-2003|11:33 PM

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I forget the Syntax

Someone once showed me how to type in the command line box a mel command to select objects. I remember the "select -hi" for the heirarchy. However...

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by Dann

20-10-2003|06:09 PM

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make the moon revolve around the earth

Hi, I'm trying to write a basic script to make 1)the earth revolve around the sun 2)the moon revolve around the earth At this point, I...

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by mark_wilkins

13-10-2003|11:53 PM

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New script from me - exportParticleData.mel

Made this as a little side project while doing the Andre Gail scene. exportParticleData.mel This is a little helper which makes particle disk...

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by kbrown

24-09-2003|07:24 PM

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Uses of MEL

Hi, I've heard a lot about MEL and that it can be used extensively in the CG industry. But can someone explain to me exactly what areas it is used...

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by mark_wilkins

18-09-2003|02:18 PM

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How can I list all objects in a Maya scene in a roll-down list with MEL?

Hi, I am making a GUI with MEL and I want to list all objects in the Maya scene (both selected and unselected) when the GUI open. Right now I am...

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by vern

01-09-2003|05:12 PM

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Start Writing Plugins: how do i do it?

Does anyone have any advice on where to look for info on starting writing maya plugins? I understand that you need to use C++ which isnt a problem...

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by dannyngan

30-08-2003|07:44 PM

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Scripting Question

Does anyone know of the expression to use to adjust and objects velocity/acceleration. For example i have a ring and i want to make it start spinning...

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by mark_wilkins

21-08-2003|02:34 AM

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Toonshade problem

Hi guys. Wonder if you can help me on this one. I'm working on a 3 D nurbs model that is supposed to work like 2D outline animation, so I used...

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by ckyuk

09-08-2003|11:04 AM

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Soliciting suggestions for MEL Scripting for Maya Animators, Volume 2

I'm currently working on MEL Scripting for Maya Animators, Volume 2: Advanced User Interfaces and Character Rigging and I'm curious what...

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by mark_wilkins

04-08-2003|01:29 PM

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Source trouble

Okay, I know I'm 'not the sharpest knife in the draw', I cannot grasp it. I've downloaded a script, CSforMaya09, (at HighEnd) a script that...

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by NoTalent

30-07-2003|05:25 AM

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Mel Script Help!

I am a bit of an idiot when it comes to loading Mel. Can someone please tell me how to load this script into my shelf. The read me appears when you...

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by Tierackk

29-07-2003|12:08 AM

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A rolling Wheel (or any cylindrical object)

Hello, I've no experience in writing expressions but i want to make a wheel roll as i move a locator attached to it (the wheel parented to the...

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by mark_wilkins

13-07-2003|04:31 AM

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Starting MAYA from c#

Hi, I'm trying to start MAYA 5.0 from a windows C# application. I can make it start ok (I used the System.Diagnostics.Process class) but what I...

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by dougt

11-07-2003|03:36 PM

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dannyUvTools v2.0 alpha 3 | Page: 1 2

The alpha version of dannyUvtools v2.0 is now available. New features in this version: Floating window for most comfortable use and easier setup....

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by dannyngan

07-07-2003|03:02 AM

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New tutorial utilizing MEL

For those who want to dive in to the geeky world of MEL commands... For those who just want to take advantage of the finished scripts... I present...

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by Kevin

05-07-2003|09:23 AM

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Danny's UV tools ROCK!!! | Page: 1 2

HOLY CRAP!!! I finally got a chance to start texturing part of my ARGUS ship model, and just watching the UV editor window while the UVLayout...

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by ragecgi

30-06-2003|11:44 PM

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color attribute

Hello as a total newb i got a newb question: how do i have to write a color ? i want to assign a color to my lambert material with a...

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by mark_wilkins

27-06-2003|05:31 PM

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New series of mini-tutorials at www.melscripting.com

I'm starting a new series of mini-tutorials at www.melscripting.com to discuss topics of interest in MEL. These will be focused and short...

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by mark_wilkins

24-06-2003|08:36 PM

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rendering sub regions with mr

get a scriptt wich allows to render,different regions with Maya renderer: global proc get_RenderRegions( int $x_res, int $y_res, int...

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by BabyDuck

24-06-2003|01:38 AM

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script for rendering 8regions /each 6K?

Rendering 6/8 regoins ,each 6K? (Original Message) Write in trhe script editor get_RenderRegions( 6000, 6000, 8, 8, "pane",...

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by filou

13-06-2003|07:17 AM

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Error! Help Please

Can someone please tell me what is wrong with this expression, it creates the expression but when i run it it says "an execution error occured in the...

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by mark_wilkins

09-06-2003|10:09 AM

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noise

hi , my question is this....I have 2 objects with a noise in translateY and the 2 objects have the same noise curve , how can I "offset " this noise...

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